jack lee Bigger Than Life (digipak CD, £15.50)

label: alive

Legendary singer/songwriter Jack Lee has been on the radar of rock fans since the late 70s, when he formed the iconic power pop band The NERVES, alongside Paul Collins and Peter Case. His songs have been covered by a multitude of artists (Blondie, Suzi Quatro, Cat Power, Paul Young), but fans have found his solo work very hard to come by prior to this release. “Bigger Than Life” is filled with 23 memorable songs, all reissued for the first time since the 1980s and showcasing the incredible songwriting craft of this reclusive pop genius. Track Listing: 01. Good Times 02. Give Me Some Time 03. Come Back And Stay 04. Any Day Now 05. Stand Back and Take A Good Look 06. Hangin' On The Telephone 07. Woman 08. I'm Gonna Have Fun 09. Crime Doesn't Pay 10. Paper Dolls 11. It's Hot Outside 12. Sex 13. Somebody Else To Love 14. Bird In A Cage 15. Why Am I So Lonely 16. From Time To Time 17. Between Two People 18. Play With Me 19. Time Machine 20. The Girl In The Picture 21. Breaking Into My Heart 22. Bigger Than Life 23. Small World